The Burnside Mile is an endurance event held annually with a focus on both individual and team participation. Participants of all abilities, including runners and walkers, are welcome to join. A special elite division is available, requiring specific pace qualifications. The event includes chip timing and features awards for top overall finishers, age groups, and teams, as well as a unique award for the best sideburns. Proceeds support Lake Cumberland Runners Inc., promoting running and walking in the Somerset/Pulaski County region. Registration is free for active military and veterans, with a fee for other participants that includes optional merchandise.